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Hurdle horse race in Ireland From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Mares Champion Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Ireland which is open to mares aged four years or older. It is run at Punchestown Racecourse over a distance of about 2 miles and 4 furlongs (4,023 metres), and during its running there are twelve hurdles to be jumped. The race is scheduled to take place each year in late April or early May.
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Lossiemouth | Gala Marceau | Ashroe Diamond |
The race was first run in 2004. It was initially a Listed race, was awarded Grade 3 status in 2006, and then fast-tracked to Grade 1 in 2013. It was initially contested over 2 miles and 2 furlongs, and was increased to the present distance in 2017.
Most successful horse (2 wins):
Leading jockey (7 wins):
Leading trainer (10 wins):
Year | Winner | Age | Jockey | Trainer |
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2004 | Stashedaway | 7 | I J Power | Michael O'Brien |
2005 | Blazing Liss | 6 | Davy Russell | John E Kiely |
2006 | Brogella | 6 | Ruby Walsh | Frances Crowley |
2007 | Grangeclare Lark | 6 | Roger Loughran[lower-alpha 1] | Dessie Hughes |
2008 | Oscar Rebel | 6 | Davy Russell | W J Burke |
2009 | Voler La Vedette | 5 | S W Flanagan | Colm Murphy |
2010 | Tarla | 4 | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins |
2011 | Shop Dj | 6 | Davy Russell | Peter Fahey |
2012 | Mae's Choice | 6 | Paul Carberry | Gordon Elliott |
2013 | Glens Melody | 5 | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins |
2014 | Annie Power | 6 | Ruby Walsh | Willie Mullins |
2015 | Annie Power | 7 | Ruby Walsh | Willie Mullins |
2016 | Whiteout | 5 | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins |
2017 | Apple's Jade | 5 | Bryan Cooper | Gordon Elliott |
2018 | Benie Des Dieux | 7 | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins |
2019 | Benie Des Dieux | 8 | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins |
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2021 | Stormy Ireland | 7 | Danny Mullins | Willie Mullins |
2022 | Marie's Rock | 7 | Nico de Boinville | Nicky Henderson |
2023 | Echoes In Rain | 7 | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins |
2024 | Lossiemouth | 5 | Paul Townend | Willie Mullins |
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